Anne-Claire Petit, The Netherlands
materials:
Cotton
notes:
Several years ago in China, Anne-Claire Petit discovered a large agricultural area where the women were knowledgeable about weaving and handiwork techniques.

Several years ago in China, Anne-Claire Petit discovered a large agricultural area where the women were knowledgeable about weaving and handiwork techniques. They normally would produce traditional hats and bags made from cornhusk. To earn a living outside of the harvest season these Asian women farmers began to work crocheting for designer Anne-Claire Petit.

Each of these bitty bunnies is carefully handcrafted with a torch and moretti glass rods. The pendants are remarkably sturdy and while not recommended, will easily withstand repeated falls to the floor. Izik has strung your bunny pendant on a lovely 16 sterling silver snakechain, perfectly scaled for a childs neck. As with all handmade items, please anticipate slight variations from the pictured pendant. Your pendant necklace will arrive smartly packaged in a metal tin with a clear glass lid.

Robert Kuo Rabbit. Hand hammered from copper with extraordinary skill and artistry, this rabbit has the lyric naturalism that is a hallmark of Robert Kuo's work. A rich antiqued finish enhances its form. Born in Beijing, Kuo became an apprentice in his father's cloisonné studio at the age of 15, soon becoming a master at metalworking techniques.

Lori Ann Baker is extremely talented! You must take a moment and visit her website to check out the gorgeous stuffed animals. Her items SELL OUT very quickly! I see she is located in Westerville, Ohio -- where one of my sisters has lived for many years after attend CCAD, Columbus College of Art & Design.

This was the Teddy Bear's true calling in 1903 when he fell into the arms of children worldwide. Today he brings back those memories of a time long ago, a friend remembered. My hope is to capture the soul of these early bears and rabbits in my own creations while adding my own design elements to make each piece unique. I find inspiration in many areas from antique bears, rabbits and toys to early textiles and sewing tools.
Each piece is an original, handcrafted of the finest German or English mohair, accented with vintage trims or fabrics, dressed in fine woolens, or left plain to show off the beauty of their fur. While still suitable as a special heirloom toy, my work has moved into the realm of adult collectible, decorative accent and soft sculpture.

"Boomerange"
7" OOAK Needle Felted (sculpted) rabbit. He is made of hand dyed wool that is needle poked hundreds of times untill he is "sculpted." His nose and eyes are hand sculpted polymer clay. He is pea green with a blue hand sewn and beaded vest. He is fully articulated at the head, shoulders and hips. He comes with a tag signed and dated by the artist...me.

Ahoy mateys! Come join Captain Joseph and his rowdy band of pirate bunnies as they travel the garden pond in a cabbage cup ship with carrots masts and lettuce leaf sails.
A word to the adults:
Austrian artist and mother of two, Sonja Otti has created the wonderful world of Die Ottis. Were completely charmed by her unique and imaginative characters, which include pirate bunnies, ballerina mice and all manner of beautifully handcrafted critters. Joseph is handmade from furry orange fleece with embroidered facial features and dressed in a removable striped boat shirt and black eye patch. Hes also a big fellow, nearly 17 in height from the tips of his furry ears to the pads of his paws, making him a substantial pal for your little pirate. Spot clean.

Combine a 100% organic cotton shell, fill it with unbleached cotton clippings, add embroidered eyes for safety, and you have one of the most environmentally safe toys made in the world today. Hand crafted in Vermont, these animals are super-soft, adorable and best of all, machine washable and safe for all ages.